NORFOLK, Va.—The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and Eastern Shore is partnering with other volunteer groups to provide support to families affected by inflation.
According to Foodbank leaders, the USS Iwo Jima, GrowSmart Virginia Beach, Avalon Bay, Panera Bread, and Revival Center Virginia will be participating to help up to 2,000 households in need.
“We could not possibly stage an event of this magnitude without the continued assistance of dedicated volunteers,” says Foodbank President & CEO Christopher Tan.
They say the purpose of this event is aimed at “eliminating hunger for a lifetime," by providing guidance on one of the root causes of the issue.
“In keeping with the Foodbank’s mission to both feed the line and end the line, we are especially pleased to partner with GrowSmart to address one of the root causes of food insecurity, that being education,” says Tan.
Not only will there be food options, but also educational tools. Items include kindergarten readiness resources for families with children under the age of 5 as well as free children’s books.
“We know we need to nourish bodies and minds so children and families will thrive,” says Barb Lito, Virginia Beach GrowSmart Coordinator.
This distribution is open to all Virginia Beach residents and is first come, first serve. It is funded by the City Council and supported by funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
They will be set up at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater on Tuesday, August 23 from 9 a.m–1 p.m. For more information, visit their website here.
